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A Day Trip to Nusa Penida
The journey to Nusa Penida, Bali is not an easy one but I assure you, it is worth it. Prior to my trip, I did my research and asked around on how to get there. It's a 1-2 hour ferry ride from the Sanur Port depending on how strong the current is. If the current is gentle then it's a comfortable and relaxed boat ride. If it's rough then it's quite excruciating but just think of happy thoughts and time will go by faster. One of my friends even asked me, "Do you get seasick?" I said, "No why?" She goes, "Good because the boat ride is pretty intense." After that remark, I already had second thoughts on booking a tour there but I kept seeing all the beautiful images online. I couldn't miss the opportunity to see it for myself.
Getting There
I found a few sites online that can arrange the tour for you. You can check out Surya Penida Tour or Paket Tour Nusa Penida. These were the ones suggested to me but I ended up not booking through them. The driver we booked for our stay in Bali had a contact in Nusa Penida. He arranged everything for us and served as our tour guide. Most people opt to stay overnight or longer because traveling there takes a long time but we only had a day to spare. Our day tour was pricey at 2,300,000 Rupiah which is around Php8,467 but it saved us the headache and stress of trying to figure out our own way. Our driver picked us up from our hotel at 7AM in Ubud then brought us to the Sanur Port. We took the Angel Billabong Ferry to Nusa Penida. Once we arrived on the island, we had a driver waiting for us ready to take us around. The main attractions on the island are far from one another and there aren't built roads yet.
Angel's Billabong
Broken Beach
Kelingking Beach
Atuh Beach
These are just the places we saw with limited time. Imagine what we more we would've seen if we stayed longer. This is definitely a reason why it's a must to come back- even despite the tiring journey.
The journey to Nusa Penida, Bali is not an easy one but I assure you, it is worth it. Prior to my trip, I did my research and asked around on how to get there. It's a 1-2 hour ferry ride from the Sanur Port depending on how strong the current is. If the current is gentle then it's a comfortable and relaxed boat ride. If it's rough then it's quite excruciating but just think of happy thoughts and time will go by faster. One of my friends even asked me, "Do you get seasick?" I said, "No why?" She goes, "Good because the boat ride is pretty intense." After that remark, I already had second thoughts on booking a tour there but I kept seeing all the beautiful images online. I couldn't miss the opportunity to see it for myself.
Getting There
I found a few sites online that can arrange the tour for you. You can check out Surya Penida Tour or Paket Tour Nusa Penida. These were the ones suggested to me but I ended up not booking through them. The driver we booked for our stay in Bali had a contact in Nusa Penida. He arranged everything for us and served as our tour guide. Most people opt to stay overnight or longer because traveling there takes a long time but we only had a day to spare. Our day tour was pricey at 2,300,000 Rupiah which is around Php8,467 but it saved us the headache and stress of trying to figure out our own way. Our driver picked us up from our hotel at 7AM in Ubud then brought us to the Sanur Port. We took the Angel Billabong Ferry to Nusa Penida. Once we arrived on the island, we had a driver waiting for us ready to take us around. The main attractions on the island are far from one another and there aren't built roads yet.
Angel's Billabong
Broken Beach
Kelingking Beach
Atuh Beach
These are just the places we saw with limited time. Imagine what we more we would've seen if we stayed longer. This is definitely a reason why it's a must to come back- even despite the tiring journey.
Vivere x Néw Lounge's Bride & Best Friends Package
The only thing better than getting pampered once a month or twice if you're extra like me!
is getting pampered surrounded by your girl friends. It has always been
natural to me to get all dolled up. My mom said that as early as
kindergarten, I would raid her closet and try on make up and strut
around in heels that I could barely walk in. As cliché as it sounds, I'm
just that girly. To other people, they might think I'm maarte or high maintenance but I don't see anything wrong in wanting to look my best. When I look good, I feel good.
I'm
glad I have a set of friends who think think the same way. I do love
having my me time while in the salon but it's also fun to have someone
to chit chat with while getting your nails and eyelashes done. Add some
bubbly to the mix and it's a party!
Me and four of my blogger friends namely Almira, Chin, Jane and Wanda were invited to an overnight staycation to try The Bride & Best Friends Package by Vivere Hotel in partnership with Néw Lounge.
(Disclaimer: None of us are getting married. We just wanted to get
pampered!) We started the afternoon with a room tour of our two-bedroom
suite accompanied by a pitcher of sangria. Afterwards, you can choose
whether you want an Aromatherapy Massage, Volume Eyelash Extensions, or
Gel Manicure.
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| "So what's the latest news with you?" |
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| Jane doing her make up before all the festivies |
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| Look at the view from my room in Vivere! They also have an outdoor pool, fitness center, and The Nest restaurant for you to enjoy |
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| Prices range from Php2,500 to Php3,500 depending on the style and thickness that you want |
Néw Lounge specializes in Nail Art and Eyelash Extensions. All their technicians are trained according to international standards so you can expect the best treatment. I have sensitive eyes and I wear contacts. I used to stay away from eyelash extensions because I've had the terrible experience of my fake lashes falling inside my eye and it got irritated really badly. This is because the lashes they used were synthetic and hard. I swore that I would never try eyelash extensions again but when I found out that Néw Lounge only uses Sable Hair (which is significantly thinner and softer than synthetic hair) I decided to give it another try.
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| See this photo for the result! |
Result I chose Natural Volume Extensions with a length of 10. I was very happy with the process. It took almost two hours but I was just lying down comfortably in my bed. I even dozed off for a bit. That's just how comfy I was! There was zero pain and my technician's hands were as light as a feather.
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| Next Up- Nail art! |
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| Bottle of wine for my night cap |
For those of you interested in availing the same package, here is the low-down.
Bride & Best Friends Package Inclusion
Php25,000 net
Overnight Accommodation in Two-Bedroom Suite for Five (5) Adults
One (1) Carafe of Sangria and Wine Glass Set up
Flower Crow and Sash for Bride-To-Be
Breakfast Buffet for Five (5) at the Nest Dining in the Sky
Aromatherapy Massage for Two (2)
Volume Eyelash Extensions for Two (2)
Gel Manicure for Three (3)
Bridal Nail art for the Bride-To-Be
For more information:
Contact: (02) 771-7777
Email: reservations@viverehotel.com.ph
Thank you Vivere & Néw Lounge!
The only thing better than getting pampered once a month or twice if you're extra like me!
is getting pampered surrounded by your girl friends. It has always been
natural to me to get all dolled up. My mom said that as early as
kindergarten, I would raid her closet and try on make up and strut
around in heels that I could barely walk in. As cliché as it sounds, I'm
just that girly. To other people, they might think I'm maarte or high maintenance but I don't see anything wrong in wanting to look my best. When I look good, I feel good.
I'm
glad I have a set of friends who think think the same way. I do love
having my me time while in the salon but it's also fun to have someone
to chit chat with while getting your nails and eyelashes done. Add some
bubbly to the mix and it's a party!
Me and four of my blogger friends namely Almira, Chin, Jane and Wanda were invited to an overnight staycation to try The Bride & Best Friends Package by Vivere Hotel in partnership with Néw Lounge.
(Disclaimer: None of us are getting married. We just wanted to get
pampered!) We started the afternoon with a room tour of our two-bedroom
suite accompanied by a pitcher of sangria. Afterwards, you can choose
whether you want an Aromatherapy Massage, Volume Eyelash Extensions, or
Gel Manicure.
|
| "So what's the latest news with you?" |
|
| Jane doing her make up before all the festivies |
|
| Look at the view from my room in Vivere! They also have an outdoor pool, fitness center, and The Nest restaurant for you to enjoy |
|
| Prices range from Php2,500 to Php3,500 depending on the style and thickness that you want |
Néw Lounge specializes in Nail Art and Eyelash Extensions. All their technicians are trained according to international standards so you can expect the best treatment. I have sensitive eyes and I wear contacts. I used to stay away from eyelash extensions because I've had the terrible experience of my fake lashes falling inside my eye and it got irritated really badly. This is because the lashes they used were synthetic and hard. I swore that I would never try eyelash extensions again but when I found out that Néw Lounge only uses Sable Hair (which is significantly thinner and softer than synthetic hair) I decided to give it another try.
|
| See this photo for the result! |
Result I chose Natural Volume Extensions with a length of 10. I was very happy with the process. It took almost two hours but I was just lying down comfortably in my bed. I even dozed off for a bit. That's just how comfy I was! There was zero pain and my technician's hands were as light as a feather.
|
| Next Up- Nail art! |
|
| Bottle of wine for my night cap |
For those of you interested in availing the same package, here is the low-down.
Bride & Best Friends Package Inclusion
Php25,000 net
Overnight Accommodation in Two-Bedroom Suite for Five (5) Adults
One (1) Carafe of Sangria and Wine Glass Set up
Flower Crow and Sash for Bride-To-Be
Breakfast Buffet for Five (5) at the Nest Dining in the Sky
Aromatherapy Massage for Two (2)
Volume Eyelash Extensions for Two (2)
Gel Manicure for Three (3)
Bridal Nail art for the Bride-To-Be
For more information:
Contact: (02) 771-7777
Email: reservations@viverehotel.com.ph
Thank you Vivere & Néw Lounge!
Where To Stay in Bali: Villa Manis in Ubud
Bali has been at the top of my travel bucket list for years. I've been day dreaming about their beaches, food, culture, and nightlife that I've only seen through photos. All I hear are praises about the place. Jacob and I originally planned to go in October of last year but we had to move our flight because his passport didn't arrive in time for our trip. We changed our dates to the end of May instead. However, we hit another bump on the road just a couple of weeks before our trip. Jacob found out he had fly back home earlier than expected for work. Our 8 day trip got cut down to 6 days. It seemed like luck wasn't on our side but I wasn't going to let that rain on my parade. I was still ecstatic to finally tick Bali off my bucket list.
Getting There
From Manila, you can either take Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific or Air Asia. Air Asia had the best deal for our dates. Each round trip ticket cost PHP14,000 per person. It was quite expensive because we had to pay a rebooking fee. Normally, it should be around Php8,000- PHP10,000 round trip. If you're lucky, prices drop to as low as PHP4,000 on promo. Our flight departed at 2am. We arrived Denpasar past 4 am. We arranged a driver to pick us up through the Airbnb we were staying at.
Where To Stay
I found Villa Manis while scrolling through Airbnb. (See the listing here) It's a One Bedroom Villa that has a pool right outside your door. There are only two other rooms in the property. Mary, the hostess, stays in the main house and there's another room by the back also up for rent. When we were there, there was a long term guest who has been there for a couple of months already.
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| The Wayans prepare breakfast for you every morning. You can also request what you want and they'll cook it for you. |
Bali has been at the top of my travel bucket list for years. I've been day dreaming about their beaches, food, culture, and nightlife that I've only seen through photos. All I hear are praises about the place. Jacob and I originally planned to go in October of last year but we had to move our flight because his passport didn't arrive in time for our trip. We changed our dates to the end of May instead. However, we hit another bump on the road just a couple of weeks before our trip. Jacob found out he had fly back home earlier than expected for work. Our 8 day trip got cut down to 6 days. It seemed like luck wasn't on our side but I wasn't going to let that rain on my parade. I was still ecstatic to finally tick Bali off my bucket list.
Getting There
From Manila, you can either take Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific or Air Asia. Air Asia had the best deal for our dates. Each round trip ticket cost PHP14,000 per person. It was quite expensive because we had to pay a rebooking fee. Normally, it should be around Php8,000- PHP10,000 round trip. If you're lucky, prices drop to as low as PHP4,000 on promo. Our flight departed at 2am. We arrived Denpasar past 4 am. We arranged a driver to pick us up through the Airbnb we were staying at.
Where To Stay
I found Villa Manis while scrolling through Airbnb. (See the listing here) It's a One Bedroom Villa that has a pool right outside your door. There are only two other rooms in the property. Mary, the hostess, stays in the main house and there's another room by the back also up for rent. When we were there, there was a long term guest who has been there for a couple of months already.
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| The Wayans prepare breakfast for you every morning. You can also request what you want and they'll cook it for you. |
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